The College and University Preparation Program (CUPP) is a course that is designed to help non-native speakers of English develop the linguistic, rhetorical and strategic competencies that they will need to succeed in academic courses at Canadian colleges or University.
It combines (1) an examination of the practical elements of rhetoric and style of academic writing (2) development of study, note-taking and writing skills through interactive project work (3) discussion of issues that are culturally relevant to a Canadian academic community, based on videos, listening and presentations.
About the Program
- There is an emphasis on developing advanced academic skills to prepare students for the demands of university/college study.
- Integration of listening, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary and grammar within and across courses to improve language acquisition.
- Content and theme-based approaches make learning enjoyable while also preparing students for academic success.
- Communicative activities in the classroom include paired practice, powerpoint presentations and small group discussions to improve communicative skills and language fluency.
- Student progress is determined by the grades from teachers as well as a mid-term exam and a final exam.
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IBT College
Georgian College
Algonquin College
Mohawk College
Past graduates of the CUPP program have been accepted into many prestigious universities in North America including: York University and Virginia Tech in the United States.